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The CIC Events

Discover Coastal Connections

Join us for engaging events that celebrate the Pacific Coast’s natural beauty, maritime history, and vibrant community. From seasonal gatherings to educational programs, there’s always something happening at the CIC.

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What’s Happening on the Coast

Stay up to date with the latest news, stories, and community highlights from Grays Harbor—celebrating its culture, history, and natural beauty.

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Special Events
Lake Quinault Mushroom Festival

Lake Quinault Mushroom Festival

Oct 4, 2025
Coast, Rainforest, & Mountains

Come out to the annual Lake Quinault Mushroom Festival – the CIC will be hosting a booth about local fungi (with fungi fun for folks of all ages)

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Special Events
Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

Oct 31, 2025
South Beach

Come out for Ace Hardware’s annual Trunk or Treat event in Ocean Shores – you bring the spooky, the CIC will bring the science!

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Meetings
Education Virtual Open House

Education Virtual Open House

Sep 3, 2025
East County
Past Event

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Tours
Guided Naturalist Walk @ Ocean City

Guided Naturalist Walk @ Ocean City

Sep 6, 2025
North Beach
Past Event

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Tours
Guided Naturalist Walk @ Oyhut Wildlife Area

Guided Naturalist Walk @ Oyhut Wildlife Area

Sep 6, 2025
South Beach
Past Event

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Tours
Guided Naturalist Walk @ Seabrook - Sept 13

Guided Naturalist Walk @ Seabrook - Sept 13

Sep 13, 2025
North Beach
Past Event

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Special Events
End of Season Celebration

End of Season Celebration

Sep 13, 2025
South Beach
Past Event

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Training
OCEEN: Online Teacher Office Hours

OCEEN: Online Teacher Office Hours

Sep 18, 2025
East County
Past Event

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Training
Trivia @ Mt Olympus Brewing

Trivia @ Mt Olympus Brewing

Sep 18, 2025
Harbor Central
Past Event

Join the CIC for our monthly science and nature themed trivia night at Mount Olympus Brewing Co in Aberdeen!

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Special Events
Fairies & Gnomes Festival

Fairies & Gnomes Festival

Sep 20, 2025
Coast, Rainforest, & Mountains
Past Event

Stop by Seabrook’s annual Fairies & Gnomes Festival for a CIC booth on all things mushroom and moss!

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Tours
Guided Naturalist Walk @ Seabrook - Sept 27

Guided Naturalist Walk @ Seabrook - Sept 27

Sep 27, 2025
North Beach
Past Event

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Student Tours

The CiC offers educational tours of our museum and natural areas for students of all ages. To schedule a tour, please contact our Education Manager.

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Group Tours

The CIC offers private tours of our museum and natural areas throughout Grays to groups upon request. To schedule a group tour, please contact our Education Manager.

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Our Sponsors

Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office